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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 865.45 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 865.45 and 381.92 is: 572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 865.45 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/865.45 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 865.45 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 330,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,528.81/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.92

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